Gillig/cummins/oil leak
Defect Summary
On certain phantom and low floor transit buses equipped with cummins 8.3l and 8.9l isc and isl diesel engines, oil can leak into the engine compartment from a crack in the cup plug.
Safety Consequence
Oil leakage on a hot engine can result in an engine compartment fire, possibly resulting in injuries.
Corrective Action
Cummins will conduct the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. cummins will isntall a steel cup plug boss cap on the affected engines. owners should contact cummins customer assistance center at 1-800-343-7357 or gillig at 510-785-1500.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Gillig, Llc or involving Engine And Engine Cooling.
FAQ: Recall 04V485000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 04V485000?
NHTSA recall 04V485000 was issued by Gillig, Llc on October 7, 2004. It addresses: Gillig/cummins/oil leak. The recall affects approximately 149 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Gillig, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V485000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.